RESOLVED –
1) That approval be given to the local formula factors for the distribution of Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) Schools Block Funding for 2025/2026 (Appendix A refers).
2) That the decisions made by the Schools Forum in terms of central budgets, de-delegated budgets and a fund for significant growth for 2025/2026 be noted.
3) That approval be given to the submission of the Schools’ local funding formula to the ESFA for 2025/2026.
4) That the disapplication request made to the Education Skills and Funding Agency be noted.
5) That the ESFA approved exceptions application be noted.
6) That authority be delegated to the Executive Director for Children’s Services, in consultation with the Cabinet Members for Children’s Services, and Education and Communities, to take account of the outcomes of the provider consultation, the views of the Early Years and Childcare Reference Group and Schools Forum, and make a final decision on the Early Years local funding formula 2025/2026 value of the Special Education Needs and Disability Inclusion Fund and frequency of early years funding payments.